Born in Austin Texas on February 10, 1998, to Julie Ann Bonham and John Gregory Aguilar, Gaven grew up with love from his brothers, Gabel Pedro Aguilar and Garen Robert Aguilar, his cousins, Logan and Xavier McElroy, and Madelyn and Gwyneth Tanguma, along with extended family and friends.
Gaven will be remembered for his charming smile, contagious laugh, infectious energy, and his unrelenting resilience.
Gaven is survived by his mother Julie Bonham (Randall Lara), his brothers, Gabel Pedro Aguilar and Garen Robert Aguilar, and his special canine companion, Leia. His grandparents, Doug and Gracie Bower, his uncle, Aaron Bower; and his aunt, Rachel Bower.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family in a celebration of life on June 23, 2024 starting with a visitation at 11:00 AM at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM.
The family would like to thank Dell Children’s Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Kerr, Ascension Seton Main NICU, Ascension Seton Hays ER and ICU team, for the care and support of Gaven.